shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026

The child needed to be admitted for dehydration and shortness of breath. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Exposure to cyanotoxin through the skin, ingestion, or breathing in water droplets may cause skin irritation, wheezing or coughing, shortness of breath, stomach pain, vomiting, dizziness, or a headache. — Hannah Smith july 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

Over the years, Kaiser doctors noted problems such as depression, unexplained pain, shortness of breath, a sore tongue and an abnormal gait — all possible symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for shortness of breath

• beth
• death
• heth
• lethe
• meth
• neath
• seth
• sheth
• sneath
• shibboleth

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing